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He said it: “Possible” origin of life? Give us a break!

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It is important to remember that as far as science knows, the law of biogenesis, life only arises from life, is valid. Any statement that begins, “It’s possible that life originated from non-life by … ” is misstated from a probability point of view since non-zero probability has never been proved. (p. 38)

Donald E. Johnson, author of Probability’s Nature And Nature’s Probability – Lite (2009)

Alternatively: Pasteur was wrong. Spontaneous generation happens, so that “pasteurized” milk you buy isn’t safe.

Note: Dr. Johnson has agreed to send 10 copies of his book for future contests. Details to follow.